A global study of the impacts of bottom trawling has found that seabeds are in good health where trawl fisheries are sustainably managed. The first study of its kind, undertaken by Bangor University with collaborating research institutes and published in…
The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) and Shetland UHI have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a strategic partnership agreement that will enhance co-operation between the industry and scientists. Shetland UHI was formed on 1 August from the merger…
The automated scallopers Harmoni, skippered by Mark Roberts, and Evening Star, skippered by Gary Buchan, have completed trials of dredge modifications in partnership with Heriot-Watt University and Bangor University. Part of an 18-month project scheduled for completion in March 2022,…
The Conserving Atlantic Biodiversity by Supporting Innovative Small-Scale Fisheries Co-management (CABFishMan) programme has released a comprehensive review of existing methods for data collection in North East Atlantic small-scale fisheries. The review, which includes contributions from fishermen, managers and scientists, sheds…
Tara Marshall, senior lecturer in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Aberdeen, looks at issues facing Scottish fishermen, who are already suffering from the effects of warming North Sea temperatures The impacts of fishing on fish stocks…
Three fishing charities have joined forces to support the development of industry-driven scientific research, with funding available to take successful ideas forward. This project is being co-ordinated by Fishing into the Future, Fishing Animateurs and The Fishmongers’ Company’ Fisheries Charitable…
The Shetland Fishermen’s Association and Scottish White Fish Producers’ Association set out how ICES scientific stock assessments could be checked and improved Foreword The Scottish fishing industry accepts that fisheries management should be informed by scientific advice. It should never…
Fishing News is pleased to announce the launch of a new, monthly feature focused on answering scientific questions sent in by readers. It will be run by researcher Hannah Fennell and will focus on the science of fish and the fishing industry. If you have…
Simon Coveney met with a number of fishing representatives in Castletownbere, Co. Cork last week as part of his trip around the coast of Ireland to discuss the introduction of the landing obligation for the demersal fleet, reports Pauric Gallagher.…
